Carrie Brownstein
Known for: Acting
Carrie Rachel Brownstein (born September 27, 1974) is an American musician, writer, actress, director, and comedian from Seattle, Washington. She is known for being the guitarist and vocalist of punk rock bands Excuse 17 and Sleater-Kinney, as well as for her television and film endeavors. In 2009 she created the sketch comedy series Portlandia with Fred Armisen, which the two starred in. The series ran for 8 seasons from 2011 to 2018. Brownstein has also acted in various films such as Carol (2015) and Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018).
Filmography
Series
The Simpsons
Emily (voice)
1989
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
2014
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Musical Guest
2014
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Musical Guest
2014
Series
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Mara
2000
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Musical Guest
2003
Series
Archer
Dr. Sklodowska (voice)
2009
Series
Portlandia
Various Characters
2011
Series
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Self
2014
Series
Transparent
Syd Feldman
2014
Series
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Self - Musical Guest
2025
Series
Man Seeking Woman
2015
Series
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Self - Guest
2025
Film
Carol
Genevieve Cantrell
2015
Film
Tag
Therapist (uncredited)
2018
Series
Irma Vep
Zelda
2022
Film
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Suzanne
2018
Film
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2021
Film
The Oath
Alice
2018
Inside Portlandia
Self
2011
Film
The Nowhere Inn
Self
2021
Film
Fan Mail
Jo
2003
9 Weeks
Self
Film
Brunch Village
Various Characters
2012
Film
The Punk Singer
Self
2013
Film
Group
2002
Film
Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig
Self
2006
Film
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Self
2011
Film
Really Good Rejects
2022
Film
The Celery Incident
Various characters
2014
Film
All We Do Is Watch Movies
Self
2026
Film
Light Tiger Eye
Woman
2009
Film
Getting Stronger Every Day
Woman
2001
Film
Burn To Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.05
Self
Film
Sleater-Kinney Live at The Palace
2019
Film
Sleater-Kinney - Rock en Seine 2024
Self
2024
Film
The Glamour & the Squalor
Self
2015
Film
Sleater-Kinney Live in DC
2015
Film
Sleater-Kinney: Live from Austin, TX
2016
Film
Songs for Cassavetes
Self
2001
Film
Burn to Shine - Vol. 3: Portland, OR 06.15.2005
Self
2006
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Self
2001
Film
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Katrina
2011